Energy 101

Energy 101

Author: Geopolitical Horizons October 19, 2021 Duration: 35:50
Energy is back in the news again as gas prices rise across the world. In the UK we have seen panic buying, whilst China is experiencing blackouts. In the modern world we all rely on energy from plastics for packaging to fuel in your car. Energy is critical in the modern world and is a necessary ingredient in many everyday processes. In this energy 101 podcast the geopolity looks at all things energy

Trying to make sense of the world's constant shifts requires more than just headlines; it needs context, depth, and a willingness to ask difficult questions. That's the space Geopolitical Horizons occupies. Each episode moves beyond the immediate news cycle to explore the deeper currents shaping our global landscape-the philosophical underpinnings of power, the cultural forces that drive societies, and the historical patterns that quietly repeat themselves. You’ll hear conversations that connect the dots between politics, identity, and human aspiration, offering not just analysis but a framework for personal understanding and growth in an interconnected age. This podcast is built on the idea that true education in current affairs involves examining the why behind the what, fostering a more nuanced perspective that listeners can carry into their own lives and communities. Geopolitical Horizons serves as a guide for those who feel that the standard narratives are insufficient, providing thoughtful commentary that is as concerned with the future of human society as it is with the day's events. It’s an invitation to look further, think deeper, and consider the vast horizon of possibilities that define our shared reality.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 99

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Podcast Episodes
The Battle for Syria Isn’t Over [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:04
On the 8th December 2024 Bashar al-Assad boarded a Russian bound plane as rebel forces overran Damascus. After 13 years of civil war and 5 decades of brutal rule, the house of al-Assad had come to an inglorious end. The…
PODCAST: Israel’s Reckoning: From Victim to Villain [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:17
The 7th October 2025 will mark the 2-year anniversary since armed groups from the Gaza Strip carried out their assault on Israel. It seems a long time ago now as so much has happened from displacement, destruction, slaug…
The Geopolitics of Technology [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:42
The microchip, the internet, the Iphone as well as railways are technologies that changed the world. Technology is a key pillar of geopolitics and has always shaped global power dynamics. The US lead in tech is now being…
The Agent-Ruler Paradox [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:33:11
It's common to hear about agent rulers, client nations and vassal states. It's common to hear about leaders who are not independent or who are dictated to by Washington, London or Paris. Why would anyone want to be an ag…
PODCAST: Where Now for South Asia [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:16
On the morning of Saturday May 10th, US president Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that a ceasefire had been agreed between India and Pakistan after weeks of rising tensions and military strikes. The two…
Q&A With the Geopolity [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:31
We’re now into month 4 of 2025 and so much is taking place. From Trumps imposition of global tariffs to his ripping up of the global rules-based order. In this podcast we go through the questions you sent us.
The Geopolitics of the Americas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:35
In this final part of the series looking at the geopolitics of the different regions of the world we look at the Americas, both North America and Latin America. The America’s is probably the least known of all the region…
Syria: In the Shadow of War and Revolution [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:59
In December 2024 when everyone thought the Arab spring in Syria was over, in just a week the long-term regime of the al-Assad dynasty collapsed and today we have a new regime in Damascus. The world and the regional power…
Is the US Abandoning Ukraine? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:46
3 years ago on 24 February 2022, Russian forces invaded Ukraine, in Europe's first interstate war since WW2. The western world all got behind Ukraine and said they would back the Ukrainians for as long as it takes. But t…
Will Trump Make America Great Again? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:05
Donald J Trump has been inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States and whilst much of the world has been recalibrating since his electoral victory back in November, he comes to power with the US facing signif…